Nowadays oligopeptides can be easily synthesized and their secondary and tertiary structure is controlled by the amino acid sequence. Alkylation or lipidation of the hydrophilic peptides adds additional amphiphi-licity which can be used in several applications. Examples are given of bioactive compounds (e.g., targeted drug delivery) and the self-assembly into well-defined surfaces able to act as templates for biomineralization is discussed. © 2008 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.
Scope and applications of amphiphilic alkyl- and lipopeptides
Cavalli, S.Writing – Original Draft Preparation
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2008-01-01
Abstract
Nowadays oligopeptides can be easily synthesized and their secondary and tertiary structure is controlled by the amino acid sequence. Alkylation or lipidation of the hydrophilic peptides adds additional amphiphi-licity which can be used in several applications. Examples are given of bioactive compounds (e.g., targeted drug delivery) and the self-assembly into well-defined surfaces able to act as templates for biomineralization is discussed. © 2008 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.File in questo prodotto:
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